stalking vs pursuit
pursuit vs stalkingstalking and pursuit both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| stalking | Yes | No | No | No |
| pursuit | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
pursuit is a hypernym of
stalking; that is, pursuit is a
word with a broader meaning than stalking:
- stalking: the act of following prey stealthily
- pursuit: the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
| stalking (noun) | pursuit (noun) |
|---|---|
| the act of following prey stealthily | the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture |
| a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush | a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) |
| an auxiliary activity | |
| a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria |
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